The Wild Remedy

A beautiful book that explores the seasons in elegant prose with charming illustrations. It's a diary of nature, but also of how it can heal. * The Sunday Telegraph *
Honest, melancholic, joyous, thankful and illuminating in ever-shifting and subtle measure. * Psychologies *
A delightful almanac... Here we have not only precise, detailed writing but also gorgeous illustrations, painting and photographs. Mitchell shares her knowledge and skills generously. Highly recommend. * BBC Countryfile Magazine *
Emma Mitchell's excellent The Wild Remedy ... elaborate[s] stylishly the link between mental health and the ability to open ourselves up in open space. * The Guardian *
A torch-bearer of light and colour in an often dark world. A stand-alone work of art. * Joe Harkness, Resurgence and Ecologist Magazine *
Be inspired by Emma's reflections on the healing power of wildlife. * Top Santé Magazine *
The Wild Remedy is both a paean to the countryside, and a rallying call for better approaches to mental health. It's a thoughtful tale, supported by Mitchell's scientific research, and the evocative descriptions of her hedgerow finds. * The English Garden *
A beautiful year-long ramble through the paths and trails around Emma's cottage and further afield. * Soul & Spirit Magazine *
Deeply moving... this powerful book reminds us that nature is everywhere, and solace can even come from a tree at the side of the road. * Sunday Business Post *
Emma Mitchell is a gifted writer. This book is well researched, knowledgeable and readable. The book itself is beautiful. Almost a work of art. * Birdwatch Magazine *
This is a beautiful, beautiful book, and I can't recommend it enough. -- Sue Perkins
Emma's words are profound, her photography is inspiring and her illustrations are exquisite. This book is the literary equivalent of Prozac. -- Emma Freud
An absolute joy. Rarely do you find a book that soothes both the mind and the soul, but The Wild Remedy has managed it. Between its pages lies everything I believe in – the fractures uniting us as human beings and the ability of nature to mend and heal. This is such a powerful and beautiful book, and I can't think of anyone whose life would not be a better place for reading it. -- Joanna Cannon
Emma’s writing is precise, gorgeous and inspiring, and I am delighted to have a whole year's worth of her beautiful artwork. She makes me look more closely, learn more gladly and get outside more. -- Amy Liptrot
Emma Mitchell has a knack for making even the humblest garden or daily dog-walk seem richer and more rewarding. It comes as no surprise that her ability to make and share a creative connection to nature can benefit mental health. -- Melissa Harrison
Brutally honest about her struggles with mental health issues, especially during the dark, colourless days of winter, and the long recovery thereafter ... This is a warming, gentle book and it imparts its own mild therapy as we are guided slowly through the year. * Mark Avery Blog *
Beautiful and inspiring * Culture Fly *